What's My Name?

DMX

About What's My Name?

"What's My Name?" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the first single released from his third album ... And Then There Was X (1999). The single peaked at #67 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U. S. "What's My Name?" was produced by Self and co-produced by Irv Gotti.


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This is the fuckin shit I be talkin about
Half rappin' ass mothafuckers
You think it's a game?  You think it's a fuckin GAME?
Come on, uh, uh, uh
Come on, uh, uh…
What'cha really want
What'cha really want, what
D-M-X, uh, uh…
Come on, Ryde or die

Ay yo, ay yo, ay yo
What's my name?  DMX and I be the best
You see the rest they lookin like they need a rest
One more time, I'mma spit at you some shit
That's gon get at you be fuckin with your mind, stop talkin shit
Cuz you out there runnin' your mouth
And really don't know who you fuckin with
Here we go again
How many times do I have to tell you rap niggas?
I have no friends you still actin up
Runnin around here like some brand new pussy that's about to get fucked
The game don't stop, I'm still gettin down for whatever
Whenever that's why my shit is hot, can't keep it real
Now, some of us do but most of us don't that's just how a nigga feel
I shed blood, for my people that'll keep you lookin see-through
Whenever you try to creep through

[CHORUS] x2
D-M-X
If you want it we got it
Come and get it nigga we wit it
All you gotta do is set it baby
Ryde or die
What'cha niggas want, uh, uh
What'cha niggas want

You still playin games
You gon think it's a joke until they no longer remember your name
That's how we do ‘em
Make cowards disappear into thin air by puttin shit through em
Never comin' back
Last time you saw that nigga is the last time you'll see that nigga 
(alright)
No more deaths
Cuz in a minute you gonna have grandma bein the only family member left
Bust my gun
If I gots to kill a nigga but I'm always down for the one on one
Dog for life
We gon get to the bottom of this shit if it takes all night
Stop drop
Open up shop (what?)
Fake up-north niggas screamin' for the cops
Ryde or die
What that mean is that a tell a nigga bye-bye and pop him in his right eye

[CHORUS] x2

Look at all these off brand niggas
Runnin' around yappin' about they be holdin figgas as big as Jigga's
That's that bullshit
Hope they know that around me talkin' about what you got will get you hit
I'm not a nice person
I mean I'd smack the shit out you twice dog and that's before I start 
cursin'
I stay flippin'
One minute I'm cool, the next minute I'm up on a nigga, rippin'
That's my style
I'm a cruddy nigga leave you all bloody nigga service with a smile
Suck my dick
And while you niggas that's been to jail before know it's about to get thick
Let's get it on baby
I'm gonna be goin' against 4 niggas in one and you think you crazy?
I've lost my mind
And I'm about to make you lose yours too from far away one time

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DMX

Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. In 1999, DMX released his best-selling album ...And Then There Was X, which featured the hit single "Party Up (Up in Here)". He has acted in films such as Belly, Romeo Must Die, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 The Grave, and Last Hour. In 2006, he starred in the reality television series DMX: Soul of a Man, which was primarily aired on the BET cable television network. In 2003, DMX published a book of his memoirs entitled, E.A.R.L.: The Autobiography of DMX. DMX released a mixtape The Weigh In as a prelude/promotion towards his album Undisputed (2012). DMX has sold over 30 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling hip… more »

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Written by: Earl Simmons, Edward Hinson, Irving Lorenzo

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"What's My Name?" by DMX was released on December 28, 1999.
Album
The track is from DMX's third studio album "... And Then There Was X," which was released on December 21, 1999.
Genre
"What's My Name?" is classified under the genre of hip-hop/rap.
Chart Success
The song had significant chart success, peaking at number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Video
The music video for "What's My Name?" was directed by Hype Williams and features DMX in various locations, including on a motorbike, in prison, and performing in a crowded concert.
Signature Song
The song is seen as one of DMX's signature tracks and is often played at his concerts, being one of his most crowd-energizing songs.
Legacy
The catchphrase "What's My Name" is one of DMX's most famous lines and has since become synonymous with the rapper's public image.
Lyrics
Much like the majority of DMX's works, "What's My Name?" is known for its raw, aggressive lyrics. The song's verses express DMX's struggles and triumphs in life.
Platinum album
The album, "...And Then There Was X," which features "What's My Name?", is considered as DMX's best work. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and has been certified quintuple platinum, emphasizing the track’s role in its success.
Influence
"What's My Name?" has had a great influence on subsequent rap and hip-hop artists, with many citing DMX's passion and energy as a significant source of inspiration.
Tour
DMX regularly performed "What's My Name?" during his concerts and tours. His performance of the song during the Ruff Ryders/Cash Money tour in 2000 is particularly memorable.
Sampling
The song has been sampled in other songs by artists such as Kid Ink in “Hell and Back,” reflecting its lasting impact in the hip-hop world.
Tribute
Following DMX's death in April 2021, many fans and artists played "What's My Name?" as a tribute to the late rapper's groundbreaking career, echoing its significance in his discography.

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